Ted Cruz’s Long Speech To Block Obamacare Funding Is No Filibuster | Talking Points Memo

Sen. Ted Cruz took to the floor on Tuesday afternoon to speak until he is “no longer able to stand” in his quest to stop a bill that would fund Obamacare. But before you use the word “filibuster” — as Cruz’s supporters are eager to do — the Texas Republican is procedurally limited by a vote scheduled to take place mid-day on Wednesday.


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